Nursing Support Worker (Critical Care/High Dependency)

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Flexible work

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is recruiting a Nursing Support Worker (Band 3) for the Royal Glamorgan Hospital Critical Care Unit (ITU/HDU). You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing level 2/3 care, supporting with clinical care and service delivery within a busy critical care environment.

The role involves assisting with patient care under supervision, setting up and maintaining critical care equipment, adhering to infection prevention policies, and contributing to

Qualifications

• Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients within critical care/high dependency under supervision.
• Undertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties as delegated by a registered healthcare professional.
• Follows HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation and infection prevention policies.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients within critical care/high dependency under supervision provided bya registered health care professional.
• Work alongside the registered health professional, undertaking personal care activities and clinical care duties as delegated by aregistered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
• Give technical assistance in the setting up, maintenance and testing of a range of critical care equipment.
• Ensure the working environment is safe and hygienic, following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
• Contribute to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
• Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical care duties

Infection prevention

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Critical Care Unit (ITU/HDU) at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital is now looking to recruit a Nursing Support Worker - Band 3

The Critical Care Unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital is an 10 bedded unit providing level 2 and 3 care to a wide cohort of patients including Surgical, Medical, Renal and Trauma Orthopaedics . We also care for critically ill patients requiring stabilisation before transfer to regional services.

The post holder will be required to ensure the highest standard of patient centred care. This will reflect the high-quality standards and values and behaviours of the University Health Board, and contribute to the implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.

The post holder will work alongside the Multi Disciplinary Team supporting with clinical care and service delivery.

Main duties of the job

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients within critical care/high dependency under supervision provided bya registered health care professional.
• Work alongside the registered health professional, undertaking personal care activities and clinical care duties as delegated by aregistered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
• Give technical assistance in the setting up, maintenance and testing of a range of critical care equipment.
• Ensure the working environment is safe and hygienic, following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
• Contribute to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
• Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to use Welsh in routine workplace situations, such as greeting customers, answering calls, responding to routine enquiries, providing information, arranging appointments and taking messages. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information. If you have these Welsh language skills,

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• o We listen, learn, and improve
• o We treat everyone with respect
• o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.